Brochures, Forms & Information

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This guidebook provides valuable information on reducing and eliminating losses due to bad checks. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office created specific procedures for merchants/individuals accepting checks to follow, minimizing exposure to bad checks and providing evidence against the check writer.

If you find yourself in an abusive situation, it is important to remember that abuse comes in many forms- physical, emotional, sexual and financial. It is important that you make plans now to keep your and your children safe.

Domestic violence is the number one category of calls for service for police agencies in Maricopa County. Violence between spouses or partners that involves an allegation of strangulation is especially dangerous because it is frequently a precursor to future – and more serious – violence.

The Felony Pretrial Intervention Program is an alternative to traditional court prosecution. The main goal of the program is to reduce recidivism by requiring defendants to complete treatment programs that are targeted to their individual needs.

All gangs share one common characteristic: they use intimidation, force, and fear to control our neighborhoods and communities. This brochure details important information for victims of gang violence.

Some threats to the safety of our children and families are so severe as to require taking extraordinary steps to protect the innocent. Convicted sex offenders are one of those threats, and Arizona’s sex offender notification laws exist to provide a means of safeguarding the public.

The Victim Compensation Bureau at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office exists to help victims and their families deal with the financial harm caused by crime. The Bureau can help when lost wages, insurance deductibles, mental health counseling, and medical bills threaten to further traumatize crime victims.» Español: Compensación para Víctimas

The criminal justice system can be daunting, confusing and even stressful for crime victims. Fortunately, help is available from the Victim Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Our mission is to assist crime victims throughout the criminal justice process by providing advocacy, support and services.» Español: Derechos de las Víctimas

The juvenile justice system can be daunting, confusing and even stressful for victims of offenses committed by juveniles. Fortunately, help is available from the Victim Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Our mission is to assist crime victims throughout the criminal justice process by providing advocacy, support and services.

By paying restitution as part of a criminal sentence, offenders face a constant and significant reminder of the damage they have caused to their victims. Victims, in turn, can begin to return to a normal life when they are reimbursed for the financial harm they have endured.